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Written Answers — Local Government Elections: Local Government Elections (1 Jun 2004)

Martin Cullen: The boundaries of certain towns were altered under the Local Government Act 1994 and associated regulations solely for local electoral purposes, following agreement by the local elected councils concerned. Since the introduction in 1996 of a revised boundary alteration code, under the Local Government Act 1991, it has been open to any such local authority, as a reserved function, to initiate...

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (1 Jun 2004)

Martin Cullen: The information on motor tax rates on all categories of vehicles is contained in the Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Act 2004 and is also available on my Department's website at www.environ.ie. A 5% increase on motor tax rates for all motor vehicles, including motor cars, took effect from 1 January 2004.

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Jun 2004)

Martin Cullen: The Kilmaine and Shrule water supply scheme, which will be served by an extension of the Tuam regional water supply scheme, is included in my Department's water services investment programme 2004 — 2006 to start construction in 2005. I approved the preparation of contract documents for the scheme by Mayo County Council in January last and my Department awaits submission of these documents....

Written Answers — Departmental Audits: Departmental Audits (1 Jun 2004)

Martin Cullen: The information requested is set out in the following table:

Written Answers — Wildlife Protection: Wildlife Protection (1 Jun 2004)

Martin Cullen: The Irish Coursing Club has informed my Department that it has checked with all affiliated clubs in County Kerry, and that no hares were captured on Valentia Island under the Irish Coursing Club's licence during the 2003 — 2004 coursing season.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (1 Jun 2004)

Martin Cullen: I refer to the reply to Question No. 388 on 25 May 2004. I am in continuing contact with the Minister for Agriculture and Food about the implementation of the nitrates directive. It is the Government's objective to ensure optimal, least-cost arrangements for compliance thereby protecting the environment and the interests of those farmers whose activities will be affected. It has been...

Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (1 Jun 2004)

Martin Cullen: The reporting and making available of information on ambient concentrations of pollutants within the scope of the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2002, including pollutants sourced, inter alia, from traffic is the responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency. The most recent annual report from the EPA is the Air Quality Annual Report 2002 published in 2003. The EPA also recently...

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: Section 107 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 provides local authorities with powers to require measures to be taken to prevent or limit noise. I am aware that intruder alarms gave rise to 7%, 37 complaints, of the noise complaints made to Dublin City Council in 2002, down from 11% in 2001, and the third lowest of all categories of complaints. Where the council receives a...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: Detailed information on the quality of drinking water is available in the reports published annually by the EPA on the quality of drinking water in Ireland. The reports are based on the results of monitoring carried out by local sanitary authorities, by local health boards and by the EPA and indicate the extent to which drinking water supplies comply with prescribed quality standards. The EPA...

Written Answers — Fógraíocht Ranna: Fógraíocht Ranna (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 377 agus 378 le chéile. Tá sé mar pholasaí ag mo Roinn go n-úsaidfí réimse leathan de na meáin cumarsáide chun poiblíocht a thabhairt do ghnó na Roinne. Cuirtear critéir éagsúla san áireamh agus páipéirí nuachta laethúil á roghnú, mar shampla, líon na léitheoirí sa dlínse, an buiséad agus téama an fhógra.

Written Answers — Fógraíocht Ranna: Fógraíocht Ranna (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: Is é luach na bhfógraí Stáit a cuireadh ag mo Roinn sa nuachtán Foinse in 2003 ná €12,070.

Written Answers — Library Projects: Library Projects (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: In January 2004, my Department wrote to all library authorities asking them to review their capital programmes for library development, to indicate their order of priority and to provide estimates of costs and commencement dates for each project listed. All authorities have responded to this request. In its submission, Fingal County Council indicated the proposed library for Rush/Skerries as...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: No proposal for such a consent has been made in connection with the M3 motorway project.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: Test trenching in the Tara Skryne Valley is still in progress in connection with the Dunshaughlin-Navan section of the M3 project. An interim report has been submitted to my Department which, on a preliminary basis, identifies some 28 potential archaeological sites. These range from possible 19th century house foundations to medieval sites and prehistoric ones such as burnt stone spreads....

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: I assume the question refers to the constituency commission report on Dáil constituencies published in January 2004. The electoral divisions or, where relevant, those parts of an electoral division, in each recommended Dáil constituency are listed in the first appendix of the commission's report which has been circulated to each Member of the Oireachtas.

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: I understand an appeal has been forwarded in this case by the turbary right owners to the independent nature conservation designations appeals advisory board for consideration. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the merits of this case while the board is deliberating on it.

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: The issue of public safety zones at State airports was the subject of a study by consultants which was submitted to the Department of Transport and my Department in September 2003. The recommendations in the report are currently being considered by both Departments with a view to submitting proposals to Government shortly. If approved by Government, it is envisaged that public safety zones...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: With the objective of improving monitoring by local authorities of compliance with building regulations, my Department and the City and County Managers Association have adopted a target of inspecting a representative sample of buildings. This is currently equivalent to at least 12% to 15% of buildings covered by valid commencement notices served on each building control authority. In the...

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: It is primarily a matter for the designers and builder to decide on the level of detail to be required in drawings and specifications for the construction or reconstruction of dwellings. Owners or prospective purchasers of new or existing dwellings should assess the adequacy of building documentation available, in consultation with their legal and professional advisers. It is advisable for...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (25 May 2004)

Martin Cullen: A draft action programme for further implementation of the nitrates directive was issued for public consultation in December 2003 jointly by my Department and the Department of Agriculture and Food. Some 70 submissions were received from interested parties, including all the main farming organisations, and a revised draft is being prepared by officials of both Departments. Regard is given to...